Out of curiosity: are users encouraged to respond to OST/Album posts with their own musical experiences—whether positive or negative—in regards to this idea of community talk, mentioned in the News Post, on the Forums? If so, would it be easier to have a sub-forum dedicated to this response/user music appreciation?

I ask this because when I read this:

Quote

We want people to listen. We want them to talk. The best way to get more people into the genre we love so much is to tell them about it

I’m curious as where you—the RPGFan music administration/staff—want these discussions to occur. On the forums? On their own Blog? I’m not really sure if this alludes to the forums as means of an outlet for this musical appreciation of users/listeners or just open that you want them talking about it anywhere really.

So, you've mentioned a couple of things here. I think since we already have "the Soundroom," it's safe to say a subforum isn't super necessary-- although if others disagree I'm sure this is something that could be talked about.

Quote

On the forums? On their own Blog? I’m not really sure if this alludes to the forums as means of an outlet for this musical appreciation of users/listeners or just open that you want them talking about it anywhere really.

Yes to all. In my opinion, talking about it ANYWHERE is an awesome thing. However, since that wasn't the exact question you were asking-- I'd say if you have thoughts on an album we review (or hell, one we HAVEN'T reviewed yet), make a post with the title of the album and say what you think! These are discussions I love to be a part of, and would absolutely welcome everyone else's thoughts too. Reviews are objective-- I've loved music that some of my fellow editors have hated, and vice versa.

Short answer: talk about it anywhere (please!), but if you want to talk about on the forums, that would be fantastic, and I'd love to weigh in, too.